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Life isn’t always the fairy tale we dream of as kids. Sometimes, love stories end not with a bang but with a soft sigh, a gentle parting, and the promise to remain friends. That’s what we’re witnessing with Jessica Alba and Cash Warren.

After 16 years of marriage, they’ve decided to go their separate ways. But don’t expect scandalous headlines or messy public showdowns. Their split, as surprising as it may be, is one of those quiet ones—no loud explosions, no bitter drama, just a mutual understanding that things have run their course.
A TMZ report dropped the bombshell, revealing that the duo, who first met on the set ofFantastic Fourin 2004, are calling it quits.

A quiet farewell: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren’s unexpected split
When love fades, it doesn’t always come with a thunderous crash. Sometimes, it’s a quiet acknowledgment that what once was, doesn’t quite fit anymore. That’s the case withJessica Albaand Cash Warren, who, after 16 years of marriage, have chosen to part ways.
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AsTMZreported on July 11, 2025, the couple, married since 2008 and parents to three children, have decided to go separate paths. Despite the end of their marriage, an insider shared withPeoplemagazine that they are still “friends and all about the kids”.
In fact, the source added:
No matter what’s going on right now, it seems they will remain close.
What makes this parting so different from others we often hear about is that there’s no ugly fallout. The source added:

If they’re filing for divorce, it’s not because of some hateful drama. They still look happy together.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about long-term relationships, it’s that they aren’t immune to changes over time. Alba herself has often mentioned how difficult it can be to maintain that “spark”. As the source noted,

Jess has mentioned over the years though that it’s hard to keep the spark.
But here’s the silver lining: Alba and Warren are still choosing to be there for each other, just in a different way. Despite the split, there’s no animosity between them. Their focus remains on the children and ensuring they feel loved and supported through the transition.

The Unlikely love story of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
Love isn’t a feeling; it’s a choice!
The love story of Jessica Alba andCash Warrenbegins in the most unexpected of places—a superhero movie set in 2004. While Alba was busy transforming into Sue Storm forFantastic Four, Warren was busy behind the scenes, assisting the director. The early sparks between the two weren’t the stuff of grand romantic gestures. Instead, it started with something simple:Polaroid photosof Alba in different contact lenses. Yet, that moment was electric.
“I fell in love with you from the first moment I saw you,”Warren shared in a laterYouTubevideo. And thus began the journey of a relationship that would go on to defy the odds.
The two wasted no time getting to know each other, and not long after meeting, they began dating. Fast forward to December 2007, and Alba was expecting their first child. The actress, now 43, shared withGlamour UK:
We eloped and I think I was nine months pregnant! It wasn’t planned. It was literally, ‘Honey, do you have anything to do this morning?’ And he was like, ‘No.’ So I said, ‘Should we go to the courthouse and get married?’ And he was like, ‘Yeah.’And then I said, ‘Can we get waffles afterwards because I have a doctor’s appointment? Will you come to my doctor’s appointment?’ And that’s how it happened!
They tied the knot in Los Angeles in May 2008 and are now parents to three children: daughters Honor Marie and Haven Garner, and a son, Hayes.
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And while their love story has been far from conventional, it is real, and it is lasting. “Through thick and thin, we have continually found our way back to each other and have chosen one another,” Alba wrote onInstagramin May 2024, celebrating 16 years of marriage.
It’s funny how life can surprise you with the most unexpected turns. What started with a professional connection turned into a relationship that would last years and withstand challenges. Alas, after 16 years of marriage, Jessica Alba and Warren are simply stepping into new chapters of their lives, but they’re doing so with the same love and respect they’ve always shown each other!
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